Rainbows. I love them. Color! Happy! Yes. About 3 months ago, while walking through Home Depot with Matt and the girls...I exclaimed: "I WANT A RAINBOW FENCE!!".

I have a really great husband and he said, "OK honey. Pick your colors". But being that we rent our home we couldn't paint directly on the fence. So Matt brought home a scrap piece of fence that he rescued from a tear down and screwed it to the existing fence. And finally this morning, with a project high of 72 degrees and sunny...the girls and I got busy and added some color to our little backyard.

For all the paint geeks out there, here are the Behr exterior colors we used:

I had a bit of a problem getting my rollers off between colors...which led to me looking like a member of the Blue Man Group at one point in the process. I still have paint under my fingernails.

My little helpers. After some sisterly squabbles earlier in the morning, they came together and had so much fun with the process. A little fresh air and paint does the trick every time.

Emma was a trooper...she slept for most of the project, which lasted exactly 2 hours. And yes, I am totally in my pajamas and slippers. When I decide to do something, I don't like to waste time doing extra tasks like getting dressed :)

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While we had the paint out, we also added some color to our birdhouses. And a stump. And a big thrifted art canvas. Color is addicting!

And so...this is the new view from my kitchen window! It makes doing dishes a lot more fun...and it will tide me over while I wait for the colors of spring to arrive!

Hi! I'm Sara. I'm a hoop-dancing, Jesus-loving, essential oilin', unschooling mama to 3 girls and wife to the most dreamy husband. We're chasing big dreams and teaching others to do the same!

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What FUN to finally experience @magnolia in person!🌈We've been Fixer Upper fans since the beginning and we've always wanted to go to Waco and soak up the goodness.♥️And boy was there GOODNESS there! From the food trucks to the market to the general vibe of everything...we loved it all. It was a gorgeous sunny Texas day and we had a blast! If you get a chance...be sure to stop in. It's just a few minutes off of I-35! #fixerupper #chipandjoanna #happiness #texas #magnoliadreamscometrue

After we left the @thedoseum, we headed to the @historicpearl district. Whaaaaaaaat?! 🌈Love lovey love love. Coffee shops, ice cream, bookstores, restaurants, clothes, and fair trades goodness?! I can't even. Eeeeeeeee!! 😱 Matt had to drag me out of there. I can definitely envision a little weekend getaway just in that area. So funky and fun.💛 #sanantonio #pearldistrict #traveljunkie #happiness #coffeeart #cappuccino

We loved checking out the @thedoseum in San Antonio yesterday...the girls wanted to stay and stay.☀️It's one of the best we've been to around the country and we will definitely be back! We need to hit the @thinkeryatx next. 🙌🏻What are some of your favorite kid-friendly things to do in the Austin/SA areas? #texasfun #sanantonio #unschooling

Last night I attended @glennondoyle's TOGETHER event (@togetherliveevents) in Austin. Initially, I thought I was just going for @jenhatmaker. Because...Jen Hatmaker. Duh.😂 I adore her. In every way. I really didn't know many of the other speakers...but my bestie @monica.eastburn and I decided to check it out. Little did I know that my heart would grow in 100 different ways over the course of the evening.💕🌈🦋 There was SO MUCH laughter...these are some seriously funny ladies.😄But also...a level of connectedness, acceptance, and unconditional love that took my breath away. I have a new list of books to read, and a renewed purpose and fresh outlook on life.💛I love pondering the big questions. Becoming curious instead of judging. And seeking to understand those who have walked a different path in life than me. And this tour does just that.✨ Check the schedule...and grab tickets if the tour is coming to a city near you. I would go again if I could! 🌈Swipe left to check out more images of the evening (📷 cred: @togetherliveevents). So so so good you guys.🙏🏻 #lovewarrior #allweneedislove #purpose #livepassionately #createalifeyoulove #werejesuspeople

The ending of a perfect Sunday.✨🌈✨Sitting under oak trees...squirrels jumping, campfire starting, hard cider swirling, and mosquitoes biting. Oh...and thanks everyone for not warning me about these ninja Texas mosquitoes😱they might be worse than MN! They are like the Jason Bourne of biting bugs down here. You never see them coming. At least in Minnesota, they are as big as a bird and you can swat them away.😂We did Wimberley with the fam and saw cowboy boots that will make your heart swoon. Check the story! Lots of river watchin' and happy stuff. Looking forward to a great week. But for now, I'm off to make some tacos.🌮#texas #nomadlife #23daycountdown #almosthome #matchallthethings

The view from my patio at our current campground. It's been raining for days and the glowing green ground covering was soft beneath my feet as I walked it this afternoon. I'm also falling in love with the live oaks in Texas and their meandering branches.🌳 So majestic. I love grounding myself to the earth's energy and seeing all the little critters emerge...they are always there, I just move too fast to see them sometimes. Grasshoppers, beetles, bees, butterflies. Magic.🦋Slowing down to take in all the goodness. What things have you noticed in slowing down today? #creation #nature #texas #airstreamlife #happyflags #hooping

Great news!🌈Nana is out of the hospital and we are all at my brother's house in Minneapolis. The surgery went well and we are rejoicing to hear it was not in her lymph nodes, but instead in one location where the surgeon was able to remove with clean margins. She will likely do a round of radiation...but this was the best possible scenario and we are thrilled.🙏🏻Thank you so much for all of the care and love you sent...her spirits were so high reading everyone's messages.✨I'm here for another day and a half and then I'll head back to my babes in Texas. Soaking up this time with my mama.💛

Gorgeous clouds today as I flew into Minneapolis to be with my mama.✨A few weeks ago we got news that her cancer had returned...and tomorrow morning she goes to surgery at Mayo to find out more details. We're doing alllllll the best oils for calming & cellular support. You all know I fully believe in the power of prayer...and in Jesus' desire for her to be fully healed.💛We would love to add all of your prayers and energy to ours as we spiral our hearts heavenward on her behalf. Her name is Janet.🙏🏻If you have an encouragement, quote, or verse to share...please do! Let keep this vibration HIGH!🌟Love you guys! #healing #prayer

Today filled my soul right up✨I spent the afternoon in Wimberley with the sparkly @monica.eastburn💕. Being able to drive to her instead of fly is quite magical.🌈Coffee, laughter, new friends, river reflections, crystals, and a ridiculous number of succulents & cacti make for a very good afternoon. Hill country has my heart.💛 #texas #hillcountry #wimberley #soulsisters #givemealltheplants

We explored Hamilton Pool today!💦Such a magical little spot tucked back into the hill country. Loved the little waterfall and all the moss and berries and beauty.🌈Check my story for more! #hamiltonpool #texas #hillcountry #funwithfriends #hotdaycoldwater

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